Traumatic cervical epidural hematoma due to fusion mass fracture following elective rod removal.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jor.2017.07.014 and PMC identifier 5574815.
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Abstract
Many studies have examined complications associated with spinal instrumentation, however, few have analyzed complications associated with removal. In this case report, we outline the course of a patient who presented with cervical epidural hematoma secondary to fusion mass fracture five years after removal of spinal hardware.
Anatomy
- cervical spine